| Author |
Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
| Illustrator |
Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976 |
| Title |
Winnie-the-Pooh
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| Original Publication |
Canada: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd.,1926,pubdate 1926,pubdate 1931.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Contents |
In which we are introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and some bees, and the stories begin -- In which Pooh goes visiting and gets into a tight place -- In which Pooh and Piglet go hunting and nearly catch a Woozle -- In which Eeyore loses a tail and Pooh finds one -- In which Piglet meets a Heffalump -- In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents -- In which Kanga and Baby Roo come to the forest, and Piglet has a bath -- In which Christopher Robin leads an Expotition to the North Pole -- In which Piglet is entirely surrounded by water -- In which Christopher Robin gives a Pooh Party, and we say good-bye.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Iona Vaughan, David T. Jones and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Winnie-the-Pooh" by A. A. Milne is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. It brings to life the adventures of a beloved bear named Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, including the charming Christopher Robin, the timid Piglet, and the gloomy Eeyore. The story is filled with whimsical themes of friendship, exploration, and the innocence of childhood. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh as he comes down the stairs with a hearty bump and begins to think about honey, his favorite treat. The narrative includes playful dialogue with Christopher Robin, who encourages Pooh's thoughts and inquiries. Pooh initially plans to obtain honey from a swarm of bees and seeks Christopher Robin's help, leading to a hilariously imaginative attempt involving a balloon. The opening sets the tone for the enchanting and humorous adventures that follow, inviting readers into Pooh's delightful world filled with friends and charming escapades. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Animals -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Toys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Teddy bears -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Winnie-the-Pooh (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Piglet (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Eeyore (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Christopher Robin (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67098 |
| Release Date |
Jan 3, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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